Irish playmaker Jake Doyle-Hayes and striker Rushian Hepburn-Murphy are in line for first team minutes against Yeovil Town in the Carabao Cup.

The talented Aston Villa duo have been left out of the under-23s’ squad to face Norwich City in their Premier League 2 opener on Monday evening in preparation for the first team’s cup clash at Huish Park.

Hepburn-Murphy, 20, starred for the under-23s last season and his goals led to them winning the Premier League Cup.

The former Aston Manor school pupil has only made 12 appearances off the bench for Villa since debuting in the Premier League as a 16-year-old.

Steve Bruce has been frustrated with Hepburn-Murphy’s unavailability during his tenure as claret and blues chief, with the striker missing months of action due to various injuries.

But with Scott Hogan and Keinan Davis both suffering with groin injuries, Hepburn-Murphy is playing second fiddle to leading marksman Jonathan Kodjia this season.